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How much does a project management specialist make in Tennessee?

$85,890a year

Median yearly pay for project management specialists in Tennessee. That is $41.29 an hour or $7,158 a month.

Hourly
$41.29
Vs. national median
-16%
Rank among states
43 of 51
Jobs in the state
20,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,450Median: $85,890Highest 10%: $135,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$56,450$27.14
25th$70,220$33.76
Median$85,890$41.29
75th$112,400$54.01
90th$135,400$65.07

Cities in Tennessee

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Knoxville, TN$91,690
Kingsport, TN$87,290
Chattanooga, TN$87,240
Nashville, TN$85,990
Memphis, TN$85,130
Morristown, TN$82,720
Jackson, TN$81,450
Cleveland, TN$80,720
Clarksville, TN$79,660
Johnson City, TN$78,100
Salaries for every job in Tennessee

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for project management specialists.

40. New Hampshire$90,890
41. Montana$87,890
42. Oklahoma$86,240
43. Tennessee$85,890
44. Louisiana$84,850
45. South Dakota$82,250
46. Kentucky$81,700
Project Management Specialist salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a project management specialist make an hour in Tennessee?

The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $41.29 ($85,890 a year).

Do project management specialists make more in Tennessee than the national average?

No: $85,890 against $102,300 nationally, 16% less.

Where does Tennessee rank for project management specialist pay?

Tennessee ranks 43 of 51 states.

Which city in Tennessee pays project management specialists the most?

Knoxville, TN, with a median of $91,690 a year.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.